Alloy 20 Nickel Rod for Chemical Pumps

Alloy 20 (Carpenter 20) nickel-iron-chromium rod resists sulfuric acid corrosion in pump shafts. Hot-rolled, non-cold-formed rod under HTS 7505.12.30.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8413.91.90Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If machined pump shafts

Finished pump parts classify under pump heading, not raw rod material.

7222.30.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If iron-based alloy

If iron predominates over nickel, shifts to iron/steel alloy bars.

7506.20.30.00Same rate: 37.5%

If drawn into wire

Post-import drawing would reclassify as nickel alloy wire.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify UNS N08020 and provide tensile strength test results per ASTM specs

Declare intended end-use carefully to avoid parts classification

Bundle with pump assembly docs if imported as part of equipment set